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Work History
Education
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Scott Kennedy

Florence,Kentucky

Summary

Versatile Operations Manager offering over 12 years of experience and proven success in manufacturing and production, quality assurance and leadership. Highly skilled in streamlining operations through continuous process improvement and cross-functional collaboration. Accomplished in building high-performing teams and inspiring staff to achieve personal and professional goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Kuehne + Nagel
Hebron, KY
12.2021 - Current
  • Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, human resources, safety and compliance.
  • Collaborated with process owners to refine procedures, devise best practices and correct quality audit findings to continue 93% delivery average.
  • Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in 8 highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
  • Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies through Project planning.
  • Investigated and resolved departmental non-conformances between 5 different shifts.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Directed initiatives to achieve regulatory compliance, foster good Sort Center practices and meet component quality standards.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.

Operations Supervisor

Kuehne + Nagel
Hebron, KY
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Enhanced operational performance and optimizing standard practices.
  • Motivated and trained employees 6 to maximize team productivity.
  • Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
  • Met environmentally controlled warehouse operational needs through smooth staffing and resource allocation.
  • Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.

Safety and Security Manager

DB Schenker
Florence, KY
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Led identification, development, implementation maintenance of security requirements for entire organization.
  • Maintained high standards of excellence for security programs, strategies plans while working in busy, high-risk settings.
  • Developed improved training methods with focus on public safety and officer awareness.
  • Monitored video surveillance feed and system alerts for suspicious activity.
  • Served as liaison with public officials company negotiators and other departments to maintain big picture understanding of security needs covering all corporate assets.
  • Oversaw team of up to 29 security officers and managed administrative duties, including scheduling and performance evaluations
  • Managed team of 156 managers and staff members to maintain Safety throughout 500,000 SQ. FT facility

Operations Manager

DBSCHENKER
Florence, KY
04.2019 - 09.2021
  • Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
  • Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
  • Developed and implemented daily operations plans such as delivery routes, employee assignments and promotional strategies.
  • Protected company assets from loss such as theft or damage by setting and enforcing effective security policies.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
  • Managed communications during major technology outages, natural disasters, virus outbreaks, frame cloud outages and network device outages.
  • Collaborated with IT and business teams to develop and enhance architecture in order to better track business KPIs.
  • Oversaw bin fulfillment services, manufacturing and case picking for supply chain orders with rapid turnaround, ensuring high-quality and fresh product delivery.
  • Directed day-to-day operations focused on attainment of key business metrics, continuous improvement initiatives and 15-member management team with related direct reports.

Subject Matter Expert

DBSCHENKER
Florence, KY
10.2018 - 09.2021
  • Maintained problem tracking system and ran diagnostic software to verify properly operating equipment.
  • Designed and prepared technical reports, studies and related documentation.
  • Collaborated with senior management and business line management to identify and prioritize new concepts for development and launch.
  • Provided customer and network administration services such as passwords, electronic mail accounts and troubleshooting.
  • Established extensive procedures and policies for troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues.
  • Assembled, installed and tested new equipment and assisted users in understanding general functions of newly installed equipment.
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of equipment, including desktop and printers.
  • Constructed, edited and tested computer system programs, including Warehouse Management Systems and Labor Management programs.
  • Installed, configured and monitored local and wide-area networks, hardware and software.
  • Performed network administration duties by creating network user accounts, permissions, resetting passwords and administering group policies.
  • Conducted data system studies to prepare documentation and specifications for proposals.
  • Improved profitability by 34% by significantly reducing full-time employee (FTE) hours, maximizing efficiency of new software.

Operation Supervisor

DBSCHENKER
Florence, KY
05.2018 - 09.2018
  • Managed all personnel for 3rd Shift.
  • Oversaw and reviewed all paperwork involved within inbound and outbound processing.
  • Planned dock functionality and supervised utilization.
  • Ensured proper put away procedures are followed at all times.
  • Assist with equipment driven task when shorthanded.

Operations Specialist

United States Marine Corps
Twentynine Palms, CA
07.2015 - 03.2018
  • Drafted military and nonmilitary correspondence.
  • Supervised creation and validation of high value materials Sorted and routed incoming materials, paperwork, and personnel for operations.
  • Developed and led training programs in preparation for combat.
  • Served as custodian of classified documents.
  • Prepared documents for destruction.
  • Operated and maintained communications equipment.
  • Managed secret accounts in excess of $23 million.
  • Expert in tactical and technical guidance.
  • Communicated urgent orders and directions effectively to team of 82 personnel.
  • Supervised, trained, and led personnel in large scale operations.

Operations Coordinator

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Atlantic, NC
01.2013 - 06.2015
  • Managed and supervised 2 million square foot, multi-field training facility employing 22 workers.
  • Conducted training analysis and incorporated findings through creation and implementation of new and revised standards.
  • Managed capital funding requests of up to $19 million from project approval to project closeout.
  • Managed 9 building projects within two years.
  • Established project control procedures such as project checklist, quality control, safety standards, and personnel management.
  • Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers.

Education

Certification - Management Information Systems

Management Systems
Dublin, Ireland
09.2018

HAZMAT Certification -

Marine Corps Safety And Hazard Management
Twentynine Palms, Ca
02.2016

General Dynamic Telephony System Certification -

Communications Training Center
Okinawa, Japan
06.2010

Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Certificate -

Marine Corps Management Training Facility
Okinawa, Japan
2009

GED -

Holmes Highschool
Covington, Ky
03.2007

Skills

  • Fast Learner
  • Computer proficient- MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power point
  • Project Management
  • Supervisory Experience
  • Good judgment
  • Strong initiative
  • Proficient multitasker
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Dedicated team player
  • Network implementation
  • Personnel management
  • Hardware Installation
  • Safety- Oriented
  • Preform Systems Analysis
  • Strong Problem Resolution
  • Risk analysis and management
  • Management information systems
  • Supply chain distribution
  • Work flow planning
  • Risk management
  • Staff Management
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Business process re-engineering
  • Project planning and development
  • Contract Review and Recommendations
  • Advanced Problem Solving
  • Distribution and warehousing
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Warehouse Logistics
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Logistics Management
  • Operational management
  • Proficient in JDA
  • Safety regulations implementation
  • Order picking and processing
  • Cost reduction
  • Data analysis
  • Documentation

Timeline

Operations Manager

Kuehne + Nagel
12.2021 - Current

Operations Supervisor

Kuehne + Nagel
09.2021 - 12.2021

Safety and Security Manager

DB Schenker
04.2021 - 09.2021

Operations Manager

DBSCHENKER
04.2019 - 09.2021

Subject Matter Expert

DBSCHENKER
10.2018 - 09.2021

Operation Supervisor

DBSCHENKER
05.2018 - 09.2018

Operations Specialist

United States Marine Corps
07.2015 - 03.2018

Operations Coordinator

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
01.2013 - 06.2015

Certification - Management Information Systems

Management Systems

HAZMAT Certification -

Marine Corps Safety And Hazard Management

General Dynamic Telephony System Certification -

Communications Training Center

Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Certificate -

Marine Corps Management Training Facility

GED -

Holmes Highschool

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